Menopause

Very common

A natural process of aging. The stage when the ovaries completely stop producing reproductive hormones, and there are no monthly periods for consecutive twelve months.

Symptoms may include:

• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness...

Hyperthyroidism

Very common

Over production of hormones by the thyroid gland located at the front of neck. It causes rapid heartbeat, sudden weight loss, tremor, difficulty sleeping and changes in menstrual cycle.

Symptoms may include:

• Swollen thyroid gland
• Prominent eyes
• Irregular or rapid heartbeat...

Thyroid cancer

Rare

A cancer that develops in the cells of thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located just below adam's apple in the neck. It causes difficulty swallowing hoarseness, lump on the neck, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.

Symptoms may include:

• Thyroid nodule
• Hoarse voice
• Neck pain, accompanied by ear pain in some cases...